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Aug 29, 2015

The latest Mini Deadbeet is up over on Scott Tolleson's site. Like the SDCC exclusives that he and October Toys produced this one is also metal cast, painted in a candy apple red. I really hope these metal Minis continue.

Aug 28, 2015

NYCC 2015 is rapidly approaching and the guys from Big Kev's Geek Stuff (the best comic/game/toy related podcast out there, in my opinion) have an exclusive toy to offer at their booth this year.

Rich Page from Ume Toys is again contributing an epic piece for this years convention. Introducing Sofia Margherita, limited to ten slices only available at the Big Kev's Geek Stuff Booth #129, for $40!

Historically speaking Rich's exclusives sell out during the first or second day of the convention so make sure to come by the booth early to secure yours!

Dropping September 5th, come these BiPolar Cadaver Twins (part of the SPLURRT line) from Devils Head Productions. Each one is unique and will be available for $175 a piece at the Devils Head Productions online store.

Flower Pepper Gallery presents "Foliage", a playful exhibition inspired by nature, opening September 5th at Flower Pepper Gallery in Pasadena. Often exhibitions focus on human or character subjects, so this eclectic collection of artists & artworks is a breath of fresh air. Mmm, pine-scented! ;)

Foliage opens Saturday, September 5th, 2015 from 6:30pm - 9:30pm, and will be on view from September 5th, 2015 – October 6th, 2015

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Non-Character based artwork composition achieves its storytelling, evokes emotion, or provokes thought without the use of a subject's facial expression, or overt body language to communicate with. I can tell from the images shared already, that this showing brings together diverse perspectives.

Aug 26, 2015

1987 and the Raisins are on top of the world. It was all glitz,
glam and...greed! The former grapes soured fast and descended into a
deep pit of despair and addiction. Cut to 2015 - they've managed to quit
the crack and are comin' back! Raisin' the dead baby!

One of the hallmarks of a really exceptional paint-job, for me, is its ability to transcend the platform it's applied to. I don't have a remote control car, but I want this painted shell. Pardon me- custom painted shell, done by 1 person with an airbrush.

Instagram vinyl toy enthusiest @PaintByIan is an artist in his own right, with a number of years experience professionally painting racing gear & hobby equipment. RC Cars are toys, right? This piece was too cool not to share. It looks digitally designed and factory-made, when in fact, it's all laid out, meticulously masked, & sprayed by hand.

Ian notes we can anticipate some painted vinyl toys after the completion of some current contracts. With artwork that is more carefully applied than a lot of production-grade pieces, I'm looking forward to seeing how Ian's techniques translate onto vinyl toys. On say, a Mega Munny perhaps. :)

If you have questions about custom projects, email Ian at paintbyian@gmail.com or connect through Instagram @paintbyian

That bit about "Fish are Friends, not Food" is an endearing sentiment, but... Inki-Drop's fish friends are food, and, they look adorably delicious.

Seawater Sweeties are super huggable 10"+ plush toys patterned after both yummy treats and endangered animals. Artist Inki-Drop's aims to raise awareness by making plush versions of species that are at risk.

Seawater Sweeties are currently up for funding on Kickstarter to enter a full production run of 1000pcs each. Inki-Drop claims that if fully funded, some future proceeds would be donated to conservation efforts- which I'd surely like to see be the case for a project built on the pathos for animal conservation efforts.

With 3 cuddly characters to choose from, it's hard to pick a favourite. The catch-phrase "bacon of the sea" is a pretty fantastic descriptor for Loin-Shark though.

There is a lot of more specific info coming about the actual products that will be available from each Collective member, so stay tuned to this blog and this page on our website.

Make sure you stop by Booth 208 early to grab your free buttons (produced locally by Skull Dezign).

Our booth will be outfitted with product turntables provided by ArqSpin, with demos of their digital spin software available for both your toys and yourselves! Yes, we will have a giant human-sized turntable platform for all of you cosplayers who want a more special recording of your cosplay than just a plain old boring photo.

Aug 24, 2015

Introducing Shashimibots, brand new from Marshall "Mr. Mars" Ballantyne. These custom Kidrobot mascots come with removable wooden bases, signature cards, and stickers. The are available now for $80 a piece for the small mascots and $150 for the larger one with free shipping at Mr. Mars' shop.